Parental Approval Necessary? Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez

Choosing a partner for life is a big deal under any circumstances. It’s hard enough to know you are making the right decision and meeting all your needs. So what happens when you come up against a thumbs-down from a parent, sibling, or friend who has been weighing in on your choices all your life? Why is it that the people you love, instead of welcoming somebody who you care about with open arms, instead may take a contrary position and see them as the last person in the world suited for you?